Program Specialist 3 SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

Special Note

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Program Specialist 3 with the Office of Food & Nutrition. Positions performing work specific to human/social services programs, socio-economic programs, or regulatory programs shall be classified within the respective variant series.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Note: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education.
  • Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
    • Seven (7) years of professional experience in planning, monitoring, coordinating, implementing, modifying, and/or evaluating agency programs and services.
    • Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.
    • Possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

License

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Supervises or performs the more complex and sensitive administrative, analytical and professional work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment.
  • Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, evaluate employee performance and conduct, and have responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of subordinates.
  • Identifies program deficiencies and develops corrective action strategies in support of established goals.
  • Plans, coordinates, implements and upgrades existing programs in assigned area.
  • Develops rule proposals and adoption documents to implement programs in assigned area.
  • Researches and identifies available funding sources, develop and reviews grant applications, and writes proposals; negotiates and monitors contracts or grants.
  • Responds to requests for information regarding program activities to agencies and program clients.
  • Handles sensitive and complex program issues and acts as a subject matter expert.
  • Makes recommendations regarding the development and revision of agency policies based on changes the State and Federal laws and regulations.
  • Monitors expenditure of budgeted funds.
  • Reviews proposed/existing legislation and administrative/operational procedures, and submits recommendations for changes.
  • Supervises and/or conducts surveys or other studies to help identify program needs.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of department/agency initiatives.
  • Establishes business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call, visit, and/or letter of inquiry.
  • Develops and monitors program evaluation strategies.
  • Supervises and/or conducts the more difficult onsite evaluations or audits to ensure compliance with regulations and/or contract terms; prepares related reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
  • Supervises the preparation of, and/or prepares informational materials such as manuals, guides and handbooks.
  • Plans and conducts program outreach and promotional activities.
  • Trains staff involved in program activities.
  • Assists in performance of professional recruitment, admissions/placement activities for the program.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods used to maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and/or implanting programs.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Knowledge of methods used to research and identify public and private funding sources.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to prepare and submit proposals for funding.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract compliance monitoring.

• Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
• Ability to conduct periodic evaluations of programs, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex program issues and act as a subject matter expect.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks, provide instruction to employees and review their work.
• Ability to conduct surveys, independent research and field investigations.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards and policies and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to research and identify public and private funding sources.
• Ability to prepare informational materials.
• Ability to train staff involved in programs activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, groups and others involved in the operations of the program.
• Ability to establish business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call, visit, and/or letter of inquiry.
• Ability to review, analyze and prepare written materials such as letters, reports, correspondence and other documents related to the program functions.
• Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to represent the department or agency at conferences, meetings and other events.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods used to maintain laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and/or implanting programs.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Knowledge of methods used to research and identify public and private funding sources.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to prepare and submit proposals for funding.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract compliance monitoring.

• Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
• Ability to conduct periodic evaluations of programs, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex program issues and act as a subject matter expect.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks, provide instruction to employees and review their work.
• Ability to conduct surveys, independent research and field investigations.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards and policies and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to research and identify public and private funding sources.
• Ability to prepare informational materials.
• Ability to train staff involved in programs activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, groups and others involved in the operations of the program.
• Ability to establish business relationships with potential funding sources via phone call, visit, and/or letter of inquiry.
• Ability to review, analyze and prepare written materials such as letters, reports, correspondence and other documents related to the program functions.
• Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and comprehensive reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to represent the department or agency at conferences, meetings and other events.
• Ability to maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Report To

Department Head

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $76,497 - $96,286
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
• Union Affiliation: Local 32

How To Apply

North Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. Open Date: February 5, 2026 Closing Date: February 19, 2026 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER